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jeer

/dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/

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noun

Spott, Hohn

A mocking remark or reflection.

Examples :

"The student ignored the jeer and continued with his presentation. "

Der Schüler ignorierte den Spott und fuhr mit seiner Präsentation fort.

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verb

Spottreden äußern, verspotten

(jeer at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

Examples :

"The students jeered at the clumsy boy who tripped on the stairs. "

Die Schüler verspotteten den ungeschickten Jungen, der auf der Treppe stolperte.

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noun

Takelage, Tauwerk

A gear; a tackle.

Examples :

"The mechanic carefully inspected the gears, or jeers, of the old bicycle. "

Der Mechaniker inspizierte sorgfältig die Takelage des alten Fahrrads.

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noun

Takelage

(in the plural) An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.

Examples :

"The ship's jeer were inspected before the sailors could raise the sails. "

Die Takelage des Schiffs wurde inspiziert, bevor die Seeleute die Segel hissen konnten.

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